Plant City invites happy hunters from ages 3 to 11 to the 24th annual City Wide Easter Egg Hunt. This year’s free hunt will take place at 10 a.m. March 30, at the Otis M. Andrews Sports Complex, 2602 E. Cherry St. In addition to the hunt, families can take photos with the Easter Bunny, […]
Continue ReadingGrotto Foundation to feature local dentist
Plant City Tooth Caboose dentist Dr. Steven Slavkin will be featured in an film for the Humanitarian Foundation Grottoes of North America. Slavkin and Willie Carreras, the local representative for the Grotto Foundation’s Dr. Smiles program, were interviewed for the film March 21, at the Plant City Tooth Caboose. The Grotto Foundation helps special-needs children […]
Continue ReadingCrest science teacher wins Sondhein award
A teacher from Strawberry Crest High School is one of seven recipients of the 2013 Kennedy Center/Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Award. Science teacher William Ward will receive a $10,000 grant from the Washington, D.C.-based organization. He was nominated by former student Sara Abdel-Rahim. In her video nomination, Abdel-Rahim spoke about how Ward helped her overcome […]
Continue ReadingObituaries 03.21.13
Goldie Edwards Goldie Edwards, 90, of Plant City, died March 17, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Edwards. She is survived by her sons, David Edwards (Andrea), Larry Edwards (Jeannette) and David Thompson (Debbie); nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. A Celebration of Life will be held at 7 p.m. […]
Continue ReadingCops Corner 03.21.13
MARCH 11 CAUGHT IN THE ACT 2600 block of James L. Redman Parkway. Shoplifting. The two suspects placed several items, totaling $106.55, in a purse and attempted to exit the store through the garden center without paying. NO WONDER HE’S AN EX 500 block of North Plant Street. Stolen Vehicle. The victim advised he loaned […]
Continue ReadingLove blooms in Plant City
Call it love at first sight. It took less than a month of dating for Derek Daniel to propose to his fiancee, Summer Smith. According to Smith, the couple met Dec. 27, 2012, and had their first date Jan. 2. Then, on Feb. 1, he popped the big question. “We plan to have a wedding […]
Continue ReadingGreater New Hope to host Spring Bazaar
Greater New Hope is seeking vendors for its 2013 Spring Bazaar. The event will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 6, at the church, 2104 Mud Lake Road, Plant City. The church is seeking entrepreneurs, business owners and other groups to join the bazaar. Vendor fee is $20 for a 10-foot-by-10-foot space. […]
Continue ReadingGTE/Verizon plans 2013 reunion
The 2013 GTE/Verizon Reunion will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 13, at the home of Sam and Carol Conrad, 3510 E. Keysville Road, Lithia. Guests should bring a favorite dish and drink to share. Paper goods, ice and serving spoons will be furnished. For more information, call (813) 737-1587.
Continue ReadingCub Scouts visit Observer offices
Cub Scout Pack 5 Cubs Alexander Rodrigues, Logan McCall, Gabe Hull and Matthew Jones visited the Plant City Observer offices March 17, to obtain their Tiger Badge. “>http://zakaz-pereezdov.ru/oformit-onlayn-kreditku.php
Continue ReadingPutnam calls for Internet casino ban
Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam last week called for a statewide ban of all Internet casinos. Putnam’s call came after the announcement of arrests and illegal activities at one of the state’s largest purveyors of these gambling establishments, Allied Veterans of the World. “The case against Allied Veterans of the World makes clear that Internet […]
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